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First European RIPSAW M3 Robotic Ground Vehicle Sold To Sweden

Friday, December 5th, 2025

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Dec. 2, 2025 – Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and its subsidiary Howe & Howe, announced today a sale of the RIPSAW® M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden, the product’s first European customer. The M3 is part of Textron Systems’ RIPSAW family of vehicles, designed as a rugged and reliable robotic ground vehicle that leverages a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) to simplify integration of new payloads, controllers and autonomy suites.

Building on its reputation as a global leader in uncrewed, robotic and autonomous vehicles for land, air and sea, Textron Systems continues to invest in the design and maturation of a highly scalable, configurable family of robotic ground vehicles that deliver exceptional transportability, mission flexibility and battlefield agility. The RIPSAW M3 provides confidence to the warfighter with a powerful hybrid-electric powertrain, high ground clearance, and composite rubber track system, providing unmatched mobility in offroad, operationally relevant environments, with over 180 miles of range.

“The RIPSAW M3 is ideally suited for operations in the region because of its high performance in challenging climates and terrains,” said Vice President of Programs, Sara Willett. “Textron Systems is excited to be a trusted partner to European customers and remains focused on investing in trusted robotic platforms that enhance user safety and mission success.”

Backed by decades of proven performance and more than three million operational hours of uncrewed experience across air, land and maritime domains, Textron Systems continues to leverage its expertise to meet the demands of modern warfare.

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Tomahawk Performance Partners with DS Tactical to Expand Product Availability in Canada

Friday, December 5th, 2025

NASHVILLE, TN – December 5th, 2025 – Tomahawk Performance has announced a new dealer partnership with DS Tactical, expanding access to Tomahawk’s technical apparel in Canada. A leading retailer of tactical and outdoor equipment, DS Tactical carries more than 200 premium brands serving military and law enforcement professionals.

The partnership will make Tomahawk Performance products available through DS Tactical’s online platform and retail distribution, offering customers additional purchasing options, faster fulfillment in Western Canada, and international shipping.

“DS Tactical has built a strong reputation for knowledgeable service, a close relationship with the community they serve, and a refined product selection,” said Marc Elbaz, Tomahawk Performance CEO. “Their team understands the needs of professional users, and that alignment makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand the availability of Tomahawk gear.”

DS Tactical’s catalog emphasizes equipment designed to perform in unpredictable and demanding conditions. Tomahawk Performance’s line — including its combat uniforms, wind protection, and insulated cold weather layers — adds to the retailer’s range of purpose-built apparel for training and operational environments.

“We’re very excited for this new partnership with Tomahawk,” says Martin Kerr, DS Tactical CEO. “We will use our 39 year of experience in the industry to provide seamless service and product knowledge. We look forward to see what lays ahead with this partnership.”

The partnership supports Tomahawk Performance’s continued focus on working closely with professional communities while providing broader access to its products for individual purchasers.

Tomahawk Performance products are now available through DS Tactical at dstactical.com.

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Milipol 25 – Wild Clothing

Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Wild is a new brand from Finland. They are poised to release a cold water clothing system which uses some great materials combined with excellent design.

This is the Taika TacDown insulated jacket. It’s intended to be worn from freezing down to single digits minus. Insulated with TACdown, it combines down with continuous filament materials, it offers all the natural advantages of down in the smallest profile. This is combined with Actibreath 37.5 Membrane and its activated carbon technology for moisture management and EMPEL DWR treatment which is PFAS free.

Features:

Detachable hood with 3-way adjustment
Collar with integrated wind skirt to block drafts
Wild loop for attaching gloves or gear
AMS Airflow ventilation system with zipper
7 outer pockets + separate internal phone pocket
Velcro patches on both arms for customization

Offered in Green, Black, Stonegray, Olive, and Finnish M05 Woodland. Sizing is XS-3XL and they offer Men’s and Women’s versions.

While their initial offerings are clothing, they are working on other cold weather gear like sleep systems. For that application they are using LEANSulation which incorporates NASA developed Aerogel. While not breathable, it does not lose any insulation properties under pressure while the most natural or synthetic isolators are losing 40-60% of their insulation properties under high pressure. Imagine that in the bottom of a bag.

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Milipol 25 – Snigel Combat Clothing

Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Sweden’s Snigel has introduced a line of combat clothing.

At the left is the Light Thermal Jacket 1.0 and Thermal Trousers 1.0. To the right is the Shell Jacket 1.0 and Shell Trousers 1.0.

www.snigel.se/tactical-clothing

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World-First Managed Procurement System to Enhance the Success of the Drone Industry

Thursday, December 4th, 2025

[London: 3 December 2025]: Today, leading independent drone advisors, Drone Major, have launched a first-of-its-kind managed procurement services platform for the global drone industry, which will help power Britain’s procurement process and drive innovation across Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s drone sector.

The launch of the new managed procurement platform will enable buyers and suppliers in the UK drone industry to efficiently fast-track major projects andunlock new opportunities for SMEs to participate in previously inaccessible large-scale projects.

Drone Major, which secured approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the UK’s first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights over the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure in May 2025, has enhanced its existing supplier platform toconnect global suppliers with high-value procurement opportunities in robotics, drones, and unmanned systems.

Robert Garbett, Founder and Chief Executive of Drone Major, commented on the new launch: “The UK has the talent and technologies, many of which reside within our own SME base, but it has lacked the mechanism to bring them to the front line effectively. The launch of our new platform marks a major step forward in empowering British SMEs and startups, giving them a powerful tool to navigate and simplify complex procurement processes in the drone industry.”

“It will help place the UK at the forefront of the global drone industry, while also strengthening the UK’s supply chain independence… and reducing reliance on China.”

The global drone and robotics market is projected to grow from a current size of £55 billion in 2024 to £121 billion in 2030, presenting British SMEs with a major opportunity.[1]

Drone Major’s new platform is centred around a business-to-business marketplace to connect buyers and suppliers globally with vetted, trusted partners in the drone and robotics ecosystem.

It enables the delivery of end-to-end programmes, with Drone Major coordinating the complete supply chain process, ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion. Drone Major will evaluate supplier bids, select the most capable vendors, and then manage the entire supply-chain execution, in addition to handling compliance, regulatory approval (including harnessing Drone Major’s experience with BVLOS authorisation where needed), project management, logistics, quality control, and final delivery.

Robert Garbett continued: “The new platform showcases the full breadth of our technical capability, enabling us to deliver virtually any solution in the Unmanned Systems domain.

“By opening up access to major opportunities, we’re putting the cards in the hands of the innovators. This platform will help drive a procurement revolution in the UK – cutting costs, saving time, and transforming how enterprise engages with the SME supply chain.”

The new Drone Major platform can be accessed here.

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ZuluOrigin Launches LODEOut System

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

In September we have you a sneak peek of the LODEout System from ZuluOrigin.

They’ve now formally launched the system which will redefine the way operators carry, access, and configure their equipment.

Meet LODEOut

A transformative carriage system powered by rare-earth magnets.

* Exponentially faster

* Fully interoperable

* Compatible with existing industry platforms

* Designed by operators with current real-world experience

For the first time since MOLLE, the tactical equipment landscape is advancing, and LODEOut is leading that paradigm change.

Whether you want to adapt your existing kit with their unique attachment system or adopt new pouches, either way, ZuluOrigin has you covered, with new kit coming regularly.

This video does a great job of showing how the system is manufactured and how it works.

Get onboard now at www.zuluorigin.com.

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Milipol 25 – M-TAC Drone Pack

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

At Milipol quite a few companies offered drone specific load carriage packs like this example from Ukraine’s M-TAC for 7″ drones with capacity for seven and controller. I expect to see a lot more of this in the near future.